Cahokia man accused of spitting in face of peace officer

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (KMOV.com) -- A Cahokia man is charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly spat in the face of a peace officer and caused a disturbance.

According to the probable cause statement, Deion C. Allen is accused of spiting in the face of a female peace officer while she was performing her authorized duties. Allen also is accused of banging on the front door of a female's residence in an unreasonable manner.